grow

• Deutsches Verb, das das Größerwerden, Zunehmen oder Sich-entwickeln von etwas über die Zeit bezeichnet; es umfasst sowohl das Wachsen von Lebewesen als auch das Ansteigen von Größe, Menge oder Umfang.

A verb used to indicate the process of increasing in size, quantity, or development over time.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Increase in sizeA1formal

   To become larger or bigger in size, quantity, or degree.

   Wachsen

   • The plants grow quickly in spring.
   • The company grew rapidly over the years.
   • Her hair grows about an inch per month.

   Synonymeburgeonenlargeexpandincreasemultiplyproliferateswell

   Antonymedecreasediminishshrink

2. Develop or matureA1formal

   To develop or change over time, often from young to adult.

   Wachsen

   • Children grow up so fast.
   • He grew into a responsible adult.
   • The economy grew steadily during the decade.

   Synonymeadvanceagedevelopevolvematureprogressripen

   Antonymeatrophydeclineregressstuntwither

3. Cultivate plantsA2formal

   To cause plants to grow by caring for them.

   Pflanzen anbauen

   • Farmers grow wheat in this region.
   • She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
   • They grow coffee beans on the hillside.

   Synonymecultivatefarmnurtureplantraisetend

Phrasal-Variantengrow overgrow up